COUNCILLOR KEITH WHITMORE AND GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

Early day motion 1789, tabled 1 July 2009 by John Leech (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House congratulates Manchester City Councillor Keith Whitmore on being appointed Chairman of the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority; notes that Councillor Whitmore is both the first Liberal Democrat and first Manchester councillor to be elected to the post; commends his 30 years' service as a Manchester City councillor; recognises his commitment to improving public transport in Greater Manchester over many years; and wishes him well for the duration of his tenure.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 3.